Private Full-Day 3 islands tour with snorkelling

A private speedboat day lets you trade Split’s stone streets for open water, quiet bays, and small island villages. This route packs a lot in: UNESCO-listed Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, three stops on Šolta, and a final visit to Milna on Brač. Along the way, you can swim, snorkel above a shipwreck, use a SUP board, and watch for dolphins.

I especially like the private format, since your group can spend more time swimming or walking and less time waiting for strangers. I also like the mix of stops: Trogir gives you architecture and history, while Maslinica, Stomorska, and Milna offer a slower taste of island life.

The main drawback is the pace. Eight hours sounds generous, but seven stops leave limited time at each one. Lunch and wine tasting also cost extra, so the advertised group price is not your full spending budget for the day.

Key points before you book

• A true private boat day: The price covers up to 11 people, making the cost more reasonable for families or groups of friends.
• Seven stops in about eight hours: You get variety, but you will not have a long, relaxed stay at every location.
• Snorkel above a shipwreck: Nečujam offers the most unusual water stop, with equipment and towels supplied.
• Trogir adds culture: The Cathedral of St. Lawrence and Kamerlengo Fortress give the day more substance than a simple beach trip.
• Skippers can shape the day: Toni, Dino, Marsel, and Vinko are among the named skippers connected with this experience.
• Extra costs matter: Lunch in Stomorska and the wine tasting in Milna are not included.

Leaving Matejuška for Trogir

The day begins at Matejuška pier, at Trumbićeva obala 1 in central Split. Look for the Croatian flag at the meeting point. The short initial meeting time is about 10 minutes, then you head out by speedboat.

That fast ride is part of the fun, but it is also worth considering before you book. You are not taking a slow sightseeing cruise. The boat gets you between islands quickly, with wind, spray, and open views along the way. If you are prone to motion sickness, bring whatever normally helps you, although no special medical advice is provided for this tour.

Your first proper stop is Trogir, about an hour from the point of arrival. The old town sits on a small island and is easy to explore on foot during the allotted time. I would use the hour for a quick circuit rather than settling into a long coffee.

Trogir’s narrow stone lanes lead to the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, whose Romanesque doors were carved by Master Radovan in the 13th century. You can also walk toward Kamerlengo Fortress or take in the waterfront promenade. The stop works well because it gives your day a cultural beginning before the swimming starts.

The limitation is simple: one hour is enough for an introduction, not a full visit. If you want to study the cathedral, see the fortress, and stop for coffee, you will need to keep moving. Still, it is a useful taste of Trogir without giving up most of your day.

Swimming at the Blue Lagoon

From Trogir, the boat continues to Krknjaši Bay, usually called the Blue Lagoon. The bay lies between the larger Krknjaši, smaller Krknjaši, and Drvenik Veli islands.

This is the classic water stop. You can swim, snorkel with supplied equipment, walk along the pebbled shore, or simply sit in the sun. Towels, bottled water, soft drinks, fruit, and a SUP board are included, so you do not need to organize every item yourself.

I like this stop for its flexibility. You can be active in the water, paddle on the SUP board, or do very little at all. That matters on a full day when the schedule keeps moving.

You get about an hour here. In practical terms, allow time to get into the water, dry off, and return to the boat. The Blue Lagoon is not the place for a long beach afternoon on this itinerary. It is a bright, refreshing stop that works best as part of the larger route.

Coffee and a swim in Maslinica

Maslinica, on the island of Šolta, brings a different mood. The village is surrounded by seven small islands, and its sheltered setting has helped make it one of the prettiest villages in this part of the Adriatic.

You have about an hour for coffee and swimming. The popular pebble beach has a wooden bar, and the waterfront makes a pleasant place to slow down for a few minutes. The restored Marchi baroque castle, now a hotel, and the nautical marina show how the village has changed from a small fishing settlement into a well-known stop for boats.

For me, Maslinica is valuable because it breaks up the water activities. Trogir supplies old stone buildings, the Blue Lagoon supplies open-water fun, and Maslinica gives you a small village with a café stop.

Again, the hour passes quickly. If you want coffee, a swim, and a walk around the village, choose your order of priorities before you arrive. This is not a long beach stay, and the tour does not promise one.

Snorkeling above the Nečujam shipwreck

The next stop is Nečujam, on the north side of Šolta. The focus here is snorkeling above a shipwreck, with about 45 minutes in the water.

This is one of the more distinctive parts of the route. Many island boat trips offer a swim in a pretty bay. Fewer include a chance to look down at a wreck. The experience depends on water conditions and visibility, but the subject itself gives your snorkeling a clear purpose.

Snorkeling equipment and towels are supplied. You should still remember that this is an outdoor water activity, not a guided underwater tour. The supplied information does not promise an instructor, a detailed explanation of the wreck, or guaranteed dolphin sightings. Keep your expectations sensible and enjoy the chance to see something different beneath the surface.

Forty-five minutes is enough for a focused swim. It is not a long session, especially once you account for getting ready and returning to the boat. If this is the part you are most excited about, let the skipper know early in the day.

Lunch and free time in Stomorska

The boat then reaches Stomorska, where you can eat at Restoran Turanj, directly by the sea. You get about two hours here, making it the longest stop of the day.

Lunch is optional and paid separately. That gives you useful freedom. You can order a meal at the restaurant, or skip lunch and use the time for a walk, a swim, or more sunbathing. The tour is not forcing every person into the same plan, which works well for mixed groups.

This is also the point where the private setup has practical value. If half your group wants lunch and the other half wants to stay by the water, the stop has enough time for both choices. The exact flexibility will depend on the skipper and the day’s conditions, but the itinerary is designed to allow it.

Two hours may sound long after several short stops. It is not. You will need to account for ordering and eating if you choose the restaurant, so a leisurely meal could leave little time for swimming. If you want maximum beach time, make that choice clear before lunch arrangements are made.

Stomorska also gives you a better sense of everyday island life than the more famous Blue Lagoon. You can sit by the water, watch the small harbor, and enjoy the easy pace without needing a major sightseeing plan.

Milna and the optional wine tasting

The last stop is Milna, a fishing village on Brač. The plan is either a wine tasting in a small family-run tasting room or coffee in the village.

Wine tasting is not included in the tour price. A bottle of wine is included among the tour provisions, but that is different from the tasting itself. Confirm the extra cost before choosing this option so there are no surprises at the end of a full day.

Milna makes a fitting final stop because you can finish quietly rather than with another strenuous water activity. A tasting offers a local food-and-drink angle, while coffee gives you a simple chance to sit by the waterfront before the ride back to Split.

You get around 45 minutes here. That is enough for a short tasting or coffee, but not a full exploration of Brač. Think of Milna as the closing scene, not a separate island tour.

What the private price means for your group

The listed price is $1,031.75 per group of up to 11 people. That figure looks high if you are booking for one or two people. It becomes more appealing when divided among a full group.

At 11 people, the base cost works out to roughly $94 per person before lunch and the optional wine tasting. At eight people, it is about $129 per person. For a smaller party, the private arrangement is a premium purchase, but you are paying for the boat, the route, and control over the day rather than just a seat on shared transport.

The value is strongest for families or friends who want to stay together. One group of eight used three boats on a larger outing, with the skippers keeping everyone together at each stop. That suggests the company can coordinate larger parties, although you should confirm the exact boat arrangement for your booking.

The included supplies help. You receive bottled water, soft drinks, fruit, towels, snorkeling equipment, and a SUP board. You still need to budget for lunch and wine tasting, and the tour does not state that food beyond the listed fruit and drinks is included.

Skippers and the human side of the day

The skipper can shape how this tour feels. Toni is specifically praised for being attentive, and Dino is described as kind and helpful. Marsel is noted for being flexible about how long the group spent at each place, while Vinko handled a private boat day and was described as friendly and orderly.

Those details matter more than they might first appear. A boat day involves climbing on and off, getting wet, keeping to time, and deciding when to leave a pretty bay. A skipper who helps people board safely and communicates clearly can make the whole day easier.

The company has also handled birthdays, family outings, and larger groups. One birthday booking was arranged with help reserving the restaurant. That does not mean every request is guaranteed, but it shows that special occasions and meal planning can be discussed in advance.

I would tell the skipper which stops matter most to you at the start. If you care most about the wreck, protect that snorkeling time. If you prefer lunch and a long swim, say so before the boat begins racing through the schedule.

Who will enjoy this most

This tour suits you best if you want a full day on the water and like mixing activities. It is a good match for:

• Families or friend groups splitting the boat cost
• Swimmers and casual snorkelers
• People who want Trogir without giving up a full island day
• Groups celebrating a birthday or another special occasion
• Visitors who prefer a private schedule to a fixed shared excursion

It may be less suitable if you want a slow beach day, a long archaeological visit in Trogir, or a detailed wine tour. The route is active and tightly packed. You are changing settings often, and several stops last only 45 to 60 minutes.

Most people can participate, and the tour is near public transportation. Still, boat access and swimming require ordinary physical mobility, and the supplied information does not give detailed accessibility guidance. Ask the operator about boarding if anyone in your group has mobility concerns.

Booking details worth knowing

The activity lasts about eight hours and returns to the starting point at Matejuška. A mobile ticket is provided, and confirmation arrives at booking.

The tour depends on good weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not met. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Because this is a private activity, only your group participates. That is the biggest difference from a standard island cruise. You are not just buying transport between beaches. You are buying a day that can be adjusted, within reason, around your group’s interests.

Should you book this Split boat tour?

Book it if you have a group large enough to share the cost, want swimming and snorkeling more than long museum visits, and like the idea of seeing several islands in one day. The combination of Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, Maslinica, the Nečujam shipwreck, Stomorska, and Milna gives you a broad sample of the coast.

Before booking, make a simple budget for lunch and the optional wine tasting. Also decide which stop matters most, since the schedule does not allow deep exploration everywhere.

For a private group seeking a lively sea day with helpful skippers such as Toni, Dino, Marsel, or Vinko, this is a strong choice. For a quiet, unhurried island holiday, choose fewer stops and stay longer in one place.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Trumbićeva obala 1 in Split, at Matejuška pier in the city center, under the Croatian flag.

Does the tour return to Split?

Yes. The activity ends back at the meeting point in Split.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately eight hours.

How many people can join the private tour?

The price covers a private group of up to 11 people.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch at Restoran Turanj in Stomorska is optional and paid for separately.

Is wine tasting included?

No. The wine tasting in Milna is not included. A bottle of wine is listed among the included provisions, but it is separate from the tasting fee.

What equipment is provided?

The tour includes snorkeling equipment, towels, and a SUP board. Bottled water, soft drinks, fruit, and a bottle of wine are also included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours in advance are not accepted for a refund.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The tour requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor conditions, you will be offered another date or a full refund.